The PCs received a letter from an estranged benefactor named Dorius asking for their aid in clearing the aged dungeon, The Dread Halls of Ahas the Indomitable. They have sent an emissary with a chest of 300 gold coins as a retainer for their services. As the party approaches the sand covered stones of this cavernous dungeon a distant drone noise can be heard iminating deep inside.
This is a one shot adventure for four level 3 PCs.
Six W’s
Who are the enemies in this One Shot?
Traps, Orog, Bugbear, Goblins, Hobgoblin, Ogre, Half-Ogre, Hobgoblin, Zombies
What has happened to cause the PCs to fight?
The PCs have been hired by a former employer names Dorius to explore and clear out the denizens that have taken over the once empty strong hold. From meeting with his emmisary they have learned of the general threats inside of the dungeon as well as the layout. It is Dorius’ hope to clear this dungeon so it can be used as a storage facility in order to expand his merchant business.
If the PCs want to know about the history of this dungeon they would need to make either a DC 12 persuasion check or DC 15 History check.
Where is this encounter happening?
This encounter is starting off in an inn located in Breeley. It is there that the PCs will be met by the emmisary and told about the mission. From there the PCs will head toward The Dread Halls of Ahas the Indomitable. The dungeon is two days south from Breeley.
The entrance into the Dread Halls is east on the map. The openning is a large cave entrance with small stone statues on the outside.
When did this happen?
The PCs are offered this job a day and a half after they arrived into Breeley.
Why are the PCs here?
The PCs are here because they were hired by a former employer to clear out this dungeon. He has retained their services with a chest of 300 GP as a down payment and an extra 500 GP each upon completion.
How will the PCs deal with this problem?
Once the PCs receive their gold retainer, they can prepare with healing potions and gear before heading towards the Dread Halls. Once there they will have to systematically work to clear out the various traps and monsters that stalk its halls. While they are fighting through the cavern they will come across a silver wyrmling attempting to survive inside of this maze of death. It originally came to claim this cavern as its own but was quickly forced into a fortifiable portion of the cavern in order to survive. If the PCs can persuade or intimidate (DC 14) the young wyrmling into helping them they will have a safe place to rest as well as an ally in fighting through the remainder of the cave.
NPCs of Note
Dorius Greystan- A wealthy merchant prince who is looking to expand his business into the southern lands. He is a mid 50’s stout human who has a keen eye for talent and enough money to fund those who can get the job done.
Emmisary Johnston- A young, blond haired, male high elf bard who is an up and coming asset for Dorius. He is dedicated to growing his career and sees each mission as his chance to climb through the ranks.
Evesk the Silverling- A young wyrmling who has a boastful pride about himself. He has been brought to his breaking point surving inside of the Dread Halls for the last three days. Though he wanted to take over this cave as his new home he has come to the realization that he might not be able to tackle this place.
Maps
Town Breeley
The Dread Halls of Ahas the Indomitable
Encounters & Treasure
Listed in the PDF
Epilogue
With the defeat of the denizens of the The Dread Halls of Ahas the Indomitable, the PCs will be greated by Emmisary Johnston holding the reigns to a donkey loaded with supplies and 10 workers looking to help clear out the remains of the creatures. He also has a priestess of healing who will be consecrating the Halls once its fully cleared out. The PCs will each be given their gold as well as healing and food if need be.
Shout outs as always to https://donjon.bin.sh/5e/dungeon/ and https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator for being amazing resources in creating this one shot adventure!
